Mohamed Salah won and scored a penalty early in the second-half, with the Egpytian’s effort getting his side over the line.

These are the victories that win teams titles, and with every week that passes, the more supporters are dreaming of glory in May.

Here are five of the best statistics from Liverpool’s crucial triumph.

Trio’s Magnificent Half-Century

Saturday saw Virgil van Dijk produce another imperious showing at the heart of the Reds’ defence, with the Dutchman faultless in all facets of his play.

It was the 27-year-old’s 50th appearance for Liverpool, during which time he has recorded 33 wins.

Incidentally, both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson had also won 33 times in their first 50 matches, along with seven other former Reds, highlighting just how superb the full-back duo have also been.

To put that into perspective, only Craig Johnston (37), Peter Beardsley (35), Ronnie Whelan (34) and Ian Rush (34) have notched up more victories in their opening half-century of games.

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Priceless Salah

Salah has tweaked his game this season, with Klopp often using him as a centre-forward rather than a right winger, drifting inside to wreak havoc.

He has become a player who doesn’t always influence games for large periods, but who is ruthless at the key moments.

That is highlighted by the fact that nine of Salah’s 14 Premier League goals this season have been openers, with victory secured every time.

Three of those efforts have been the only goa: twice against Brighton and once away to Huddersfield, as well as the solitary strike at home to Napoli in the Champions League.

It is sometimes easy to take for granted how special Salah is, and his constant stream of big goals are helping inspire Liverpool’s title challenge.

Salah has won three of those, against Newcastle, Arsenal and Brighton, with Dejan Lovren also winning one against the Gunners.

Rival supporters are doing their best to drum up a narrative that Salah is suddenly becoming a ‘diver’; it is a nonsensical argument, with referees making correct calls on each occasion.

Let’s not forget, until the penalty against Fulham, it had been 378 days since we were last awarded a league penalty at Anfield – which was the Reds’ longest sequence without one at home in the top-flight for 16 years.

Fabinho Excels in Defence

With Liverpool littered with injury problems at the back, it was no surprise to see Fabinho start alongside Van Dijk on Saturday.

There wasn’t too much concern in the air, though, with the Brazilian impressing at centre-back at Wolves on Monday night, despite the Reds exiting the FA Cup.

He was excellent all afternoon up against the physical Glenn Murray, never looking remotely out of place in an alien role.

The post-match statistics caught the eye, with 100 percent (4/4) of his aerial duels won, a pass success rate of 85 per cent and one each of a tackle and interception made.

Fabinho‘s total of five clearances were the most of any player on the pitch, on an afternoon when he displayed his versatility superbly.